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MMA news roundup: UFC in court; Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou among top stories in October

October was a pivotal month in the sport

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 31

Belal Muhammad Sends Scathing Zinger to Conor McGregor Amid UFC 310 News

UFC welterweight titleholder Belal Muhammad has returned fire on Conor McGregor in the aftermath of some unfortunate UFC 310 news. Muhammad will not be putting his 170-pound gold on the line against Shavkat Rakhmonov this December.

Alex Pereira News / MMA on SI / October 31

UFC 310 Rumor Killer Regarding Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira

It doesn't appear likely that Alex Pereira will be fighting on the UFC 310 card. The UFC is now without a headliner for its year-end pay-per-view event.

Shavkat Rakhmonov News / MMA on SI / October 31

Shavkat Rakhmonov Reacts to UFC 310 Cancellation, Calls for Interim Title

Shavkat Rakhmonov has maintained a friendly relationship with Belal Muhammad following Muhammad's withdrawal from their welterweight title fight at UFC 310.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 31

Belal Muhammad (foot) won't defend title at UFC 310

Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will not defend his title at UFC 310 due to a bone infection in his left foot. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) posted about his condition Thursday on social media, saying the recovery requires intravenous antibiotics and an avoidance of physical activity for six weeks.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 31

Khamzat Chimaev warned about underestimating power of UFC champ

Khamzat Chimaev delivered a dominant performance against Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. He finished the former middleweight champion in the first round and firmly established himself as a top contender for the title.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 30

Dricus Du Plessis prefers Khamzat Chimaev to Sean Strickland rematch

UFC middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis said he would be "more excited" to fight Khamzat Chimaev than have a rematch with Sean Strickland. Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) defeated Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) by split decision to win the title at UFC 297 in January in Toronto and was widely expected to face him again in his next title defense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 30

UFC Betting Preview: Moreno Needs to Prove He Still Has Something Left

Flirting with retirement is typically not a good sign for any fighter. It may not be a lack of desire that forces any athlete to consider retirement. In Brandon Moreno’s case, he decided he wanted to step away after a pair of consecutive split-decision losses.

Tom Aspinall News / Total Apex Sports / October 30

Tom Aspinall: A Dominant Force In UFC Heavyweight Division

The British UFC fighter Tom Aspinall has made a name for himself among the most powerful heavyweights in recent years. Renowned for his quick hands, strong grappling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu expertise, Aspinall has captivated fans with his power and accuracy.

Bogdan Guskov News / Empire Sports Media / October 29

UFC 311 adds Johnny Walker – Bogdan Guskov

UFC 311 is going to be the promotion’s first PPV card of 2025 and we are starting to see fights come together. Octagon Update was the first to report a fun light heavyweight matchup that’s heading to the first PPV card of the year.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 29

UFC booking Sergei Pavlovich – Jairzinho Rozenstruik

The UFC is working on their first quarter of fights for 2025 and today we learned of a big time heavyweight matchup that’s being added to the books. MMA Mania reported earlier today that former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich (18-3) will be taking on fellow top contender “Bigi Boy” Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-5).

Ilia Topuria News / BoxingNews.com / October 29

Ilia Topuria Establishes Himself as the New Boogeyman of MMA at UFC 308

Dana White and the UFC need to schedule an event in Spain as soon as possible. Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s star is burning bright. Topuria, a native of Georgia but a resident of Spain, is a powerful striker who could be the promotion’s next big star.